2007 e220d 32k miles

[jlb22]

I have been offered an e220d 2007 w211 auto with only 32k miles its having an mot today. If it passes should I consider it? I'm concerned because its a diesel that has only done 2k miles the the last 8 years! Its a very good price. Please any help very much appreciated

 

[W1ghty]

I have been offered an e220d 2007 w211 auto with only 32k miles its having an mot today. If it passes should I consider it? I'm concerned because its a diesel that has only done 2k miles the the last 8 years! Its a very good price. Please any help very much appreciated

Can you borrow it for a couple of hours and take it to an MB specialist for an inspection

 

[jlb22]

Can you borrow it for a couple of hours and take it to an MB specialist for an inspection

Hi no its on the other side of the country. Its being MOTd today for 5 and a half grand is it worth the risk if it passes

 

[W1ghty]

Hi no its on the other side of the country. Its being MOTd today for 5 and a half grand is it worth the risk if it passes

Can you get the garage that’s doing the mot to do an Inspection ?

 

[W1ghty]

Is it at Thatcham Car Sales on Autotrader ?

 

[W1ghty]

I think that is a high price personally , low mileage is not always an advantage . Short journeys , never warmed up properly , brakes have done little for 8 years ?

 

[jlb22]

I think that is a high price personally , low mileage is not always an advantage . Short journeys , never warmed up properly , brakes have done little for 8 years ?

Yes Thatcham. If it passes mot flying colours what are the risks

 

[W1ghty]

Yes Thatcham. If it passes mot flying colours what are the risks

If it’s from a good dealer with a warranty not much

 

[jlb22]

If it’s from a good dealer with a warranty not much

Great thanks

 

[W1ghty]

Great thanks

Good luck buddy

 

[DSM10000]

It is 14 years old, not a particularly sought after engine and the price quoted seems very high for the "advantage" of a low mileage.

Lots of things wear with age as well as use.

£4000 with a warranty would seem more like it.

 

[jlb22]

It is 14 years old, not a particularly sought after engine and the price quoted seems very high for the "advantage" of a low mileage.

Lots of things wear with age as well as use.

£4000 with a warranty would seem more like it.

I bought it, I negotiated a good price. I didn't want the v6 I wanted economy. What is the first thing you would get done, get the DPF cleaned?

 

[jlb22]

It is 14 years old, not a particularly sought after engine and the price quoted seems very high for the "advantage" of a low mileage.

Lots of things wear with age as well as use.

£4000 with a warranty would seem more like it.

It passed the mot today without even one advisory and its absolutely mint inside and out

 

[DSM10000]

Firstly, has it got a DPF?. Not all where fitted with one, secondly, if it has and it just passed an MOT emission and smoke test why do you think it needs "cleaning"?

I would be looking at a proper transmission service if it hasn't had one recently.

 

[jlb22]

Firstly, has it got a DPF?. Not all where fitted with one, secondly, if it has and it just passed an MOT emission and smoke test why do you think it needs "cleaning"?

I would be looking at a proper transmission service if it hasn't had one recently.

It's only done 2k miles in the last 8 years. So I'm assuming it was owned by an old boy who just went to the shops ie short journeys. If you know if the e220d w211 has a dpf I would be grateful? I have always wanted a w211 I love the look of it

 

[jlb22]

Firstly, has it got a DPF?. Not all where fitted with one, secondly, if it has and it just passed an MOT emission and smoke test why do you think it needs "cleaning"?

I would be looking at a proper transmission service if it hasn't had one recently.

Thanks will definitely get transmission fluid changed asap

 

[kvz2000]

Thanks will definitely get transmission fluid changed asap

The best thing to do is drive it , enjoy it and use it , you can get to caught up in looking for problems , they will soon show themselves and that’s when to sort them . It will be a super car .

 

[jlb22]

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The best thing to do is drive it , enjoy it and use it , you can get to caught up in looking for problems , they will soon show themselves and that’s when to sort them . It will be a super car .

 

[jlb22]

Thanks yes you are right. The only things I'm concerned about being a diesel are the DPF if it has one and the transmission. Just because its done 2k miles in the last 8 years and very possibly short journeys

 

[pmcgsmurf]

Don't do anything to it (for now).

Drive it, drive it and drive it, any problems then drive it back to the garage that sold you it.